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June 01

1765 arrived at Ticonderoga landing.-Gilliland

1767 planted peas which being old did not grow. -Idem.

1776    Received orders to disembark (the wind still against us or rather calm), and march up on shore towards the enemy.  We were about 500 men-and more, we hoped, not far in our rear-all in great spirits on leaving the ships.  Our camp equipage and other baggage were left on board, to come up when the wind would serve.  -Lieut. Digby's Journal

                        William Hay, who lived in a house near the shore of the lake opposite Valcour Island, on a tract of land granted in 1765 to Lieut. Friswell, went to Montreal to purchase a supply of flour and while there, was arrested and thrown into prison by order of Gen. Carleton.  After several days, at the solicitation of merchants of that city, he was released.  On his return he went to Crown Point and gave to the American commander their information regarding the strength and plans of the Indians that was considered of much value at the time.

1894    New Barracks of Plattsburgh Military Post occupied for the first time by Companies D, F, and G 21st Infantry.

 

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